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Power of arrest.

Power of Governor to authorize appointment of special Constables.

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conviction to a fine of five thousand dollars and to imprisonment

for two years.

39. (1) Without prejudice to the provisions of this

Ordinance or of any other law, any member of Her Majesty's forces,

or any person posted to guard a closed area by or under the

authority of the Governor or the Commander. British Forces, may

arrest

(a)

any person who he finds in a closed area if he has

reason to suspect that such person has committed any

offence;

(b)

any person who he finds committing any offence in a

closed area;

(c)

any person who he finds attempting to enter a closed

area if he has reason to suspect that such person has

not been issued with a permit under section 37,

and may use such force as may be necessary for the purpose.

(2) Any person arrested under subsection (1) shall be

delivered into the custody of a police officer as soon as

practicable.

PART VIII.

Special constables.

The Governor may at any time by order authorize any

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magistrate to appoint any person who is willing so to act as a

special constable for such period as may be specified in such

order by the Governor.

Power of special constable.

41. (1) A person appointed as a special constable shall,

when acting as such, have the same duties, powers, protection

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